Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
98
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM17 · Essex
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Billericay has less crime — 98 vs 108 incidents in April 2026.
Billericay and Harlow recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 98 and 108 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25), while Harlow has more Anti-social behaviour (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Billericay recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 98 vs 108 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Billericay is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Billericay saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Harlow had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Billericay recorded fewer total crimes (98 vs 108).